Google disables smart features of old Nest thermostats: Difference between revisions
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Nest Labs launched the Nest Learning Thermostat in 2011, introducing smart thermostats to the mainstream. The company was acquired by Google in 2014. First & 2nd generation Nest thermostats were marketed as one-time purchases, with cloud-based functionality including smartphone control, Google Assistant integration, & Home/Away automation. | Nest Labs launched the Nest Learning Thermostat in 2011, introducing smart thermostats to the mainstream. The company was acquired by Google in 2014. First & 2nd generation Nest thermostats were marketed as one-time purchases, with cloud-based functionality including smartphone control, Google Assistant integration, & Home/Away automation. | ||
Nest advertised these features as core to the product experience | Nest advertised these features as core to the product experience, encouraging buyers to integrate them into home automation setups. | ||
==Google ends support for 1st and 2nd Gen Nest Thermostats== | ==Google ends support for 1st and 2nd Gen Nest Thermostats== | ||